Beat the chill, not your budget: Smart ways to save on electricity

Marlene Minopetros|Published

Smart homes can significantly help save electricity and reduce energy bills, You can stay warm, save money, and feel more in control of your electricity bill.

Speedy highway patrol stops suspected stock thieves in their tracks

Morgan Morgan|Published

Police in Pampierstad arrested a group of suspected stock thieves after intercepting a car carrying a slaughtered cow during a swift highway patrol operation.

Galeshewe girlfriend killer gets 12 years for brutal stabbing as kids watched

Morgan Morgan|Published

A 39-year-old man from Galeshewe has been sentenced to 12 years in prison after the brutal murder of his long-term partner during a domestic altercation that played ...

Read all about it: Northern Cape to salute its librarians

Morgan Morgan|Published

Librarian Day 2025 will be celebrated at the Sol Plaatje University in Kimberley on July 10, honouring the vital role of librarians in promoting multilingualism, ...

Backroad bust: Northern Cape police raid rural drug den

Morgan Morgan|Published

Two suspected drug dealers were arrested in the remote Northern Cape town of Kharkams after police raided a house and seized drugs, cash, and paraphernalia during ...

Police arrest 236 suspects in Northern Cape crackdown on contact crimes

Morgan Morgan|Published

Operation Shanela 2 led to the arrest of 236 suspects across the Northern Cape during a week-long police blitz targeting violent crime, drugs, illegal firearms, ...

Bulelani Balabala brings kasi business workshop back to Galeshewe to empower township entrepreneurs

Danie van der Lith|Published

Award-winning entrepreneur Bulelani Balabala returns to Galeshewe with the Kasi Business Workshop on July 19, aiming to empower township entrepreneurs through training, ...

No social grants have been suspended, says Sassa

Morgan Morgan|Published

Sassa has assured the public that no social grants have been suspended, explaining that temporary payment delays are due to an ongoing review process to verify beneficiary ...

Kimberley to host regional science fair to empower future innovators

Marlene Minopetros|Published

The Eskom Expo for Young Scientists will host its regional science fair in Kimberley on August 16, offering learners a platform to showcase innovative STEMI projects ...

R384m security tender trial: 'Defensor did nothing wrong,' claims defence

Sandi Kwon Hoo|Published

The defence in the R384 million Defensor security tender trial claims the company had permission to use another entity’s registration number, despite State allegations ...

Keep punching: IBA’s global feeder system offers hope for rising South African boxing talent

Staff Reporter|Published

The IBA’s new global feeder system promises fresh opportunities for young South African boxers, including those rising through platforms like the Northern Cape’s ...

Three nabbed for unlawful possession of firearms in Ventersdorp

Marlene Minopetros|Published

Three suspects were arrested in Ventersdorp for unlawful possession of firearms linked to a Kuruman business robbery.

R32 million allocated for royal palaces in Northern Cape

Sandi Kwon Hoo|Published

Eight royal palaces, each costing R4 million, will be built mainly in the John Taolo Gaetsewe District for newly elevated Principal Traditional Leaders, while a ...

Police seek public's help in identifying carjacking suspects

Marlene Minopetros|Published

The Upington Vehicle Crime Investigation Unit is appealing to the public for assistance in identifying and locating two men wanted for questioning in connection ...

Tsantsabane town planner builds a future with vision and heart

Danie van der Lith|Published

Rotondwa Madala, a dedicated town planner at Tsantsabane Local Municipality in the Northern Cape, has risen from intern to registered professional thanks to his ...

‘Nacho’, the nine-year-old skater girl turning heads in Kimberley

Danie van der Lith|Published

Kimberley’s nine-year-old skateboarder Kaylin “Nacho” Booysen is quickly becoming a rising star with Olympic aspirations, drawing comparisons to Northern Cape skate ...

Building hope: MEC Vass to hand over new homes in Namakwa and Pixley ka Seme

Morgan Morgan|Published

MEC Bentley Vass is handing over newly completed houses to beneficiaries in the Namakwa and Pixley ka Seme districts this week as part of the Northern Cape’s ongoing ...

Diamonds, drugs, and dodgy liquor traders: Vala Umgodi nets multiple arrests

Morgan Morgan|Published

A weeklong Vala Umgodi crackdown in the Frances Baard and Namakwa districts led to multiple arrests for illegal mining, undocumented immigration, unlicensed liquor ...

Two men arrested for possession of suspected stolen electrical cables in Kimberley

Marlene Minopetros|Published

Two men were arrested in Kimberley after being caught with suspected stolen electrical cables, as the police continue efforts to combat infrastructure-related crime. ...